Daily Archives: September 25, 2015

SOF for sale: The Canadian Forces and the challenge of privatized security

SOF for sale: The Canadian Forces and the challenge of privatized security National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces www.forces.gc.ca U.S. Air Force Photo 030131-O-9999J-007 by Tech. Sgt. Michael Featherston A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Pushing the Limits of the US Warrior Ethos: Understanding the Extensive Use of Private Military Companies in Iraq

Pushing the Limits of the US Warrior Ethos: Understanding the Extensive Use of Private Military Companies in Iraq You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Effectiveness and efficiencies of private military corporations

Effectiveness and efficiencies of private military corporations You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Saudi Arabia/Yemen/Somalia: Captured Saudi Soldier: Sudanese, Somalian Mercenaries Receive $200 Monthly Salary to Fight in Yemen

Saudi Arabia/Yemen/Somalia: Captured Saudi Soldier: Sudanese, Somalian Mercenaries Receive $200 Monthly Salary to Fight in Yemen Asia News Monitor [Bangkok] 10 Sep 2015. The Yemeni sources noted that high death toll… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Collective unconscionable: how psychologists, the most liberal of professionals, abetted bush’s torture policy

Collective unconscionable: how psychologists, the most liberal of professionals, abetted bush’s torture policy Publication Information Author(s): Arthur Levine Source: Washington Monthly. 39.1 (January-February 2007): p23. Document Type: Article Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2007… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Privatized prisons more prone to riots, mismanagement

Column: Privatized prisons more prone to riots, mismanagement By Cooper Temple | Published 3 hours ago Whether through law troubles involving the infamous Sheriff Joe Arpaio or profiling laws that garner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Government rejects bill to introduce private military contractors in Russia

Government rejects bill to introduce private military contractors in Russia – report Published time: 23 Sep, 2015 10:41 © Alexandr Kryazhev / RIA Novosti The Russian cabinet has rejected a bill… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Private firms spy a market in spotting space junk

Private firms spy a market in spotting space junk As satellites proliferate, defence contractors are starting to supplement government tracking of orbital debris. Ilima Loomis 23 September 2015 Wailea, Hawaii John… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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